Richard Winch
District Councillor for Walsham Le Willows
I was elected as District Councillor for Walsham Le WIllows in May 2023 and I am Cabinet Member responsible for Housing and Property.
I live in Walsham Le Willows where my children grew up.
I have a background in the IT industry and have previously worked for large multi national organisations implementing projects in Europe and the Middle East. More recently I have set up and managed a number of successful startup software companies.
I am interested in mental health and well being and I have been heavily involved over many years with Samaritans where I am a Trustee and volunteer.
The impact of the cost of living crisis and the general lack of affordable housing are major concerns to me and I have worked as a volunteer advisor with charities focused on alleviating the impact on our community.
I am also a strong supporter of local initiatives to improve biodiversity, keep our rivers clean and to protect local wildlife.
I enjoy travel, music, festivals, reading and gardening.
Areas Richard represents
Mid Suffolk District Council
Walsham Le Willows
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Greens welcome rail partnership to improve stations and services for communities
Green Party councillors at Mid Suffolk have given a warm welcome to the announcement from Greater Anglia that a Community Rail Partnership (CRP) will finally be established for the Ipswich to Cambridge line which includes four stations in the district. Mid Suffolk Cabinet member, Councillor Teresa Davis said: “In a time of counting every penny, […]
Tories hang on in Suffolk by-election
Green Party members and supporters across Suffolk were naturally disappointed that their candidate Joanne Brooks was only four votes short of overturning a 600-vote majority for a seat on Suffolk County Council. In the Hoxne and Eye by-election, which was always expected to be close, Green votes totalled 891 in an area which has been held by Conservatives for […]